The Northern Railway has extended the Vista Dome train service on the Budgam-Banihal-Budgam route (train numbers 04688/04687) until September 30, 2024. This means both trains will run a total of 92 trips each between July 1 and September 30. The Vista Dome train offers a panoramic view with large windows and...
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a glass-domed ceiling. It travels 90 km in 1 hour and 55 minutes and stops at Qazigund, Awantipura, Anantnag, and Srinagar.

The Indian Railways has introduced a special train service on the Budgam- Banihal route, starting from January 19th and ending on March 31st, to accommodate the increased passenger traffic during peak season. The train, numbered 04688, will run daily between Budgam and Banihal. It will depart Budgam at 9:10 AM, reaching...
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Banihal at 11:05 AM. On its return journey, the train will leave Banihal at 4:50 PM, reaching Budgam at 6:35 PM. The train will halt at Srinagar, Awantipora, Anantnag, and Qazigund stations in both directions. The railway ministry has stated that the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Line (USBRL) is expected to be completed by January 2024, and a Vande Bharat Express train service between Jammu and Srinagar could be introduced once the project is complete, significantly reducing travel time.

A special train service, numbered 04688/04687, will operate between Badgam and Banihal, making a total of 184 trips. This service is intended to ease travel for passengers and reduce crowding. The train will stop at Srinagar, Avantipura, Anantnag, and Kazi Gund stations in both directions. This initiative is expected to improve...
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the efficiency of rail transportation in the region.